Job description

Overview
The Public Works Water Division is looking for a dedicated individual that has a good work ethic and can work with a team and on occasion work alone. Our team works in all weather conditions, responds to afterhours emergency repairs (as, needed), observing safe work practices and makes appropriate use of related safety equipment.

The water division installs, maintains, and repairs water distribution infrastructure including service lines, hydrants, pumps, and storage facilities. We also inspect water service for code compliance. This is a water distribution position - the City of Tigard does not operate a water treatment plant.

The City of Tigard values diverse perspectives, backgrounds, and life experiences. We are committed to building a workforce of diverse voices to impact decision making, drive growth, and better serve our community. We strongly encourage those wanting to work with and serve diverse populations to apply. We would love for you to consider joining Team Tigard.

Please review the Utility Worker II classification for additional details about this job.

Please review the Utility Worker I classification for additional details about this job.

Examples of Duties

Installation, repair and replace:

• Water distribution main lines

• Fire hydrants

• Water meters

• Water service lines

Performs maintenance that includes:

• Water main flushing

• Water valve exercising

• Fire Hydrant maintenance

• Maintenance around water meters

Minimum Qualifications
Any combination of training and experience, which would provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required qualifications would be:

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Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth (12th) grade AND

• Two (2) years of related experience, such as construction, repair, operation, and maintenance of streets, underground utilities, or parks and landscape.
• Possession of a valid Class A (CDL) Commercial Oregon driver's license with the appropriate endorsements and satisfactory driving record within 6 months of hire failure to do so may result in termination.

Utility Worker I

• Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth (12th) grade AND

• One (1) year of experience in construction, repair, operation, and maintenance of streets, underground utilities, routine service of light and heavy vehicles and other power driven equipment, or parks and landscape.

• Pay range: $20.30-$27.21 per hour

If assigned to water distribution systems maintenance:

• Possession of or ability to obtain a Grade I Water Distribution Operator Certification from the State of Oregon.

• Confined Space Entry Certification.

• Competent Person Certification.

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Licenses and Certifications: *

• Standard First Aid Certificate issued by the American Red Cross.

• CPR Certification.

Supplemental Information

Union Representation: SEIU

Schedule: Generally, working days are Monday through Thursday one week (9-hour days) and Monday through Friday (9-hour days Monday through Thursday and an 8-hour day on Friday) the next week. This schedule provides 3-day weekends every other weekend.

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Compensation: *
The hourly range for this overtime eligible position is $23.54-$31.55 per hour. The starting pay assignment, based on an analysis of the successful candidate’s related experience and education in accordance with the City’s pay equity policy and the Oregon Equal Pay Act, would be no higher than $28.61 per hour.

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Additional Information: *
The successful candidate will pass a physical capacities test designed to evaluate ability to perform the essential physical functions of the job.

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IMPORTANT: *(Please read): In lieu of resumes and cover letters, The City of Tigard evaluates an applicant's work history and responses to supplemental questions. Please complete the application and answer the supplemental questions thoroughly to ensure our subject matter experts can appropriately evaluate your experience.

ATTENTION VETERANS: To receive Veterans preference, please upload your DD214/Separation documentation.

Covid-19 Vaccination Requirement: The City of Tigard has a COVID-19 vaccination mandate that has been suspended. The suspension will be reviewed quarterly beginning December 31, 2022, or as conditions warrant. If reinstated, the vaccination mandate would require most City employees to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. If hired, and if the mandate is reinstated, you would be required to submit proof of vaccination. For those who have experienced barriers in accessing a COVID-19 vaccine, Tigard’s HR team will assist in any way possible.

In addition to being a great place to work, the City of Tigard offers competitive employee benefits for full-time and part-time employees working 20 or more hours per week:

Choice of health and dental plans
Generous retirement plan
City-paid HRA-VEBA
Paid vacation and sick leave
10 paid holidays plus 20 additional hours of floating holiday time
Life and disability insurance
Universal transit pass through TriMet

This job classification is represented by the Service Employees International Union (SEIU), OPEU Local 503

Click here for more detailed benefits information.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $23.54 - $31.55 per hour

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